Origin
Willow Street, PA
Morning in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Street Pike, Beaver Valley Pike, Village Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.1 miles from Willow Street, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 60.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Street Pike is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Street Pike | — | — |
| Beaver Valley Pike | — | — |
| Village Road | — | — |
| Miller Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Gap Road | — | — |
| Strasburg Road | — | — |
| Old Strasburg Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Willow Street Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Willow Street Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Street Pike
3
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn straight onto Beaver Valley Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
5
Turn left onto Village Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Village Road
6
Continue on Miller Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Street
7
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on Gap Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gap Road
9
Continue on Strasburg Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Strasburg Road
10
Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Strasburg Road
11
Turn slight right onto Strasburg Road
49 ft
·
6 sec
·
Strasburg Road
12
Turn left onto Bridge Street
413 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Gap-Newport Pike
14
Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincoln Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
16
Continue on Exton Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Exton Bypass
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 100: Exton, West Chester
18
Turn right onto Pottstown Pike
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pottstown Pike
19
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
PA 3: Newtown Square
21
Turn right onto West Chester Pike
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
West Chester Pike
22
Turn right onto Providence Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Road
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Providence Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Providence Road
24
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Springfield
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 1 North: Springfield
25
Merge slight left onto Media Bypass
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Media Bypass
26
Continue on State Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
27
Take the exit slight right
197 ft
·
6 sec
28
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Springfield Road
29
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
30
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.1 miles from Willow Street, PA, or about 51m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Willow Street, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Willow Street, PA
This is one driving day of about 60.2 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Willow Street, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Willow Street, PA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Willow Street, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Upper Darby, PA
The final approach into Upper Darby, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.68 one way
$19.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| premium | $4.95 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Street Pike, Beaver Valley Pike, Village Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Willow Street, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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